These nine stories span half a century of contemporary writing in Korea (1970s–2010s), bringing together some of the most famous twentieth-century women writers with a new generation of young, bold voices. Their work explores a world not often seen in the West, taking us into the homes, families,...

International Events (11)

This year, Korea was invited to the largest book fair in Turkey—the Istanbul Book Fair, which ran from November 4th to 7th. Korea was selected as this year’s Guest of Honor; a choice that is particularly meaningful, as 2017 marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations...

On 22nd Oct, LTI Korea held a literary evening with novelist Kim Ae-ran in the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, as part of the 2016 Festive Korea, organized by the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Hong Kong. Kim Ae-ran read an extract from her novel, My Palpitating Life, in front of...

Korea was invited as the Guest of Honor at the 2016 Paris International Book Fair, held from March 16–20, in celebration of 130 years of diplomatic relations between Korea and France. Nearly 3,000 writers from 45 countries attended the fair where around 800 events were held. A total of 30 Korean...

LTI Korea organized literary events in Moscow and Saint Petersburg from May 17 to 24 with writers Kim Yeonsu and Kim Aeran. Translations of Kim Yeonsu’s World End’s Girlfriend and Wonder Boy , and Kim Aeran’s A Pool of Saliva were published in Russia recently. The translation of Kim Aeran’s Run,...

LTI Korea attended the 23rd Taipei International Book Exhibition (TIBE) along with writer Kim Aeran. LTI Korea kept a pavilion at the Exhibition and held business meetings as well. TIBE, organized by the Taipei Book Fair Foundation, was held from February 11 to 16 this year. TIBE draws great...